Today, we’d like to share a particularly representative case of the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa. Our client’s nominated occupation was Marketing Specialist, and the sponsoring employer was a small-scale education and training institution—not a big corporation or a well-known university—yet we still secured a swift 482 visa approval!
Client Background
- Education: Marketing and communications-related degree
- Work Experience: Some professional experience, but relatively young overall and not a “strong” résumé
- Employer Type: Small to medium-sized education provider (not a university or large group)
Ordinarily, cases like this face multiple challenges: small employer size can raise doubts about sponsorship capacity; the nominated position must accurately match the ANZSCO occupation description; and if the applicant’s background doesn’t align perfectly, the case may trigger requests for further evidence or even a refusal.
How We Achieved Approval
From sponsorship nomination to visa grant, we focused on three key strategies 👇
- 1️⃣ Accurate Position Alignment – Reinforcing Occupational Validity
- We helped the employer revise the Position Description to clearly align with the ANZSCO tasks of a Marketing Specialist.
- We also prepared a written explanation of the business model, ensuring the case officer could clearly see that the role was genuine and essential.
2️⃣ Structured Documentation – Logical and Transparent Presentation。
- From Sponsorship → Nomination → Visa, each section was organized in a logical chain:
- Position → Duties → Achievements → Employment Need. All supporting documents were arranged according to the Department’s assessment logic, avoiding the “document-dump” problem.
- 3️⃣ Academic + Experience Synergy – Bridging the Gaps
- Although the applicant wasn’t from a top university, we carefully highlighted practical skills in marketing campaigns, brand management, and student recruitment, supported by detailed references and evidence.
Result
Both nomination and visa were approved in one go— ✅ No request for further information (RFI) ✅ No delay ✅ Far faster than expectedA true example of “small business + ordinary background = smooth 482 approval”!
Case Insights
This case proves that: It’s not only big companies that can sponsor 482 visas, and not only applicants with elite backgrounds that can get approved.
The keys are: Clear logic + Genuine position + Duty alignment. With well-prepared, professionally structured documentation, a successful 482 outcome is entirely achievable.
If This Sounds Like You…
- You’re working in Australia and want to transition to a 482 sponsorship, or
- You’re an SME owner looking to sponsor an overseas employee
📩 Message us today! Our professional consultants can assess: - Whether your position aligns with ANZSCO standards
- Whether your business meets Sponsorship eligibility
- And how to maximize your chances of first-round approval
